South Normandy is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO1 2ES is located in the St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Normandy, Portsmouth, PO1 2ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO1 2HD, PO1 2HL, PO1 2ET, PO1 2UT, PO1 2HG, PO1 2BW, PO1 2BN, PO1 2BP, PO1 2EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO1 2ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.4% | 31.1% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 49.6% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 6.6% | -6.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 9.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 46.7% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 37.8% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.2% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 16% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 7.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 11.1% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 47.1% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.6% | 88.1% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 83.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 83.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 83.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 8.1% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Normandy was 186.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.4% higher than the Eastney and Craneswater average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
South Normandy has the 14th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eastney and Craneswater and the 121st highest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 134.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 South Normandy, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-01-24 | £376,883 |
| 2 South Normandy, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2015-07-28 | £548,163 |
| 3 South Normandy, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2008-02-29 | £475,210 |
| 7 South Normandy, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2005-05-23 | £459,375 |
| 6 South Normandy, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2002-06-21 | £490,223 |
PO1 2ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PO1 2ES area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brambles Nursery School and Children's Centre Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Street , PO1 2NZ | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Hanover Street , Portsea PO1 3BN | - not rated | 798 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Froddington Park Infant School Somers Road , PO5 4LS | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE VA Secondary School Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | - not rated | 4,243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 4,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 760 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School GDST 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Portsmouth College of Art Design and Further Education Winston Churchill Avenue , PO1 2DJ | - not rated | 964 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Fortune Chinese Restaurant Ltd | 21 High Street, Portsmouth | 152 yd | |
| Camber Cafe | Wightlink CEB Building, Gunwharf Road | 299 yd | |
| Las Iguanas / Blazing Bird / Bang Bang Burrito | R108 To R111, The Crescent | 304 yd | |
| Smoke & Mirrors | 39 High Street, Portsmouth | 325 yd | |
| Wightlink M/V St Clare | Car Ferry Terminal, Gunwharf Road | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Spotted Dogge | 11 High Street, Portsmouth | 152 yd | |
| The Pembroke | 20 Pembroke Road, Portsmouth | 286 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 41 High Street, Portsmouth. | 295 yd | |
| Bridge Tavern | 54 East Street, Portsmouth | 323 yd | |
| The Sally Port Inn | 57 - 58 High Street, Portsmouth | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krispy Kreme Doughnuts | Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth | 505 yd | |
| Real Eating Company Cafes | Food Kiosks, Central Square | 526 yd | |
| Little Coffee Harbour | St Georges Church, St Georges Square | 560 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | S79 To S80, Central Management Suite | 591 yd | |
| Pompey Stand Up | 33 The Hard, Portsmouth | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Old Portsmouth Express (2354) | 19 St Georges Road, Portsmouth | 132 yd | |
| Tesco Gunwharf Quays Express | 1 The Round House, Gunwharf Quays | 446 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth The Hard | 22 - 23 The Hard, Portsmouth | 747 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Great Southsea Street | 56 Great Southsea Street, Southsea | 775 yd | |
| Co-Op Queen Street - Portsmouth | 125 Queen Street, Portsmouth | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Grammar School HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 232 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Academy BURNABY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 437 yd |
| You Fit Portsmouth PEMBROKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 477 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Portsmouth) (Closed) Gunwharf Quays | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Spinnaker Sports Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 518 yd |
| Hms Temeraire Victory Stadium UNITED SERVICES RECREATION GROUND UNITED SERVICES RECREATION GROUND PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 653 yd | |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Clarence Pier Sports Ground Long Curtain Road | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| John Pounds Centre QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.